Gucci F/W 12.13 Milan - Page 4

reese06 · 22-02-2012

I don't see Tom Ford at all. I actually get more of a goth Givenchy mood especially with the styling, hair and makeup but this stands on its own as Gucci. It's neither a weak or strong collection. She hasn't had a strong collection that really makes a statement in quite some time. She's seems to just be coasting through at the moment.

Spike413 · 22-02-2012

I see the Tom Ford, it's vague but I definitely see it. It's a bit like what you'd get if you mixed some of his old YSL work when he was doing the romantic/boho thing with some of his current stuff.

Overall, this is actually pretty good. It's not perfect (I hate those shiny leopard devoré velvet dresses and the printed pieces quite a bit) but it's better than I've come to expect from her. The oddest thing is that, considering this was clearly inspired by the decadent movement, it's actually not as over the top as she's prone to being. Maybe it's just that the last few seasons have been so far over the top that by comparison this one seems so tame?

mechellemybell · 22-02-2012

I actually really like this when I'm usually not much of a fan. Odd.

Alexei · 22-02-2012

Love it. But am I the only one seeing Dior written all over this?

liberty33r1b · 22-02-2012

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Originally Posted by Alexei

Love it. But am I the only one seeing Dior written all over this?

sorry, but yes:p I don't see it at all...

CommanderTMugler · 22-02-2012

Seriously Givenchy? So everything dark and moody is Givenchy now

Anyways, it's not as glamorous as Gucci normally is, there's some serious sparkle missing. As a whole, it looks very washed out, but as individual pieces most of the garments are fantastic. I love the velvet pieces.

The gowns at the end are hideous, they're just a repeat of the FW11 gowns, she should of had more dresses like the red one on Anja (though with less ruffles)

Ives927 · 22-02-2012

I feel as though I've seen everything in this collection before, whether it's from Frida herself or other labels.

maxlinden · 22-02-2012

This was like VERY bad Tom Ford, I hated everything but the final gowns. The mid-evil hair and make up didn't help.

Tentacl Ventricl · 22-02-2012

Gucci bashing has been an easy sport in recent seasons but I have to admit, despite myself, that this is a very strong collection.

It doesn't stay in this territory, evening becomes more 70's luxury druid, but my initial thought after the first few looks with the equestrian feeling boots and jodphur shaped pants was - Lanvin meets AF Vandevorst! Which is quite a surprise. But a pleasant one.

Street_a_Licious · 22-02-2012

the final 2 dozen looks i can live with. the beginning was old school Frida, but refined. but you know, you can dress up a piece of poo as much as you want, it's still poo.

loladonna · 22-02-2012

Such a drab and heavy collection.

Versace-Goddess · 22-02-2012

The last dresses are magical. OMG- they´re divine.
The rest of it- a bit of Tom Ford but come´n. He made Gucci popular again and she just continue this. There´s already enough of her touch in this collection. We can´t say every time it´s Tom Ford. He´ll be always present in Gucci vision.

helmut.newton · 22-02-2012

The details in this collection are extraordinary! All that brocade, velvet, fur, feathers, etc - it's all very luxurious. I suspect that a great portion of this will not into the smaller boutiques though (I see a lot of special artisan pieces here).

Either way, this feels very unique in some way, especially compared to what we have seen already. This collection is a bold move for Giannini, as this look / aesthetic is not for everyone and it isn't particularly 'Gucci' on immediate inspection. Nevertheless, I'd like to see these pieces on someone, in a way that is not the entire look. It could be quite interesting to see how the Gucci customer wears this collection.

Overall, a good solid collection from Giannini. Its not for everyone, but I admire the bold aesthetic choices here. Also, great shoes! I love those croc riding boots!

lelaid · 22-02-2012

it looks so expensive and luxe! i particularly love the iris print.

beaverhausen · 22-02-2012

Are we back in 2001 again and is this Tom Ford for YSL?

Needless to say I love it..if only it had the Tom sexfactor..

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Spike413 barcode Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New York Gender: homme Posts: 14,436	I see the Tom Ford, it's vague but I definitely see it. It's a bit like what you'd get if you mixed some of his old YSL work when he was doing the romantic/boho thing with some of his current stuff. Overall, this is actually pretty good. It's not perfect (I hate those shiny leopard devoré velvet dresses and the printed pieces quite a bit) but it's better than I've come to expect from her. The oddest thing is that, considering this was clearly inspired by the decadent movement, it's actually not as over the top as she's prone to being. Maybe it's just that the last few seasons have been so far over the top that by comparison this one seems so tame? __________________ You need to move fashion forward when there's a reason to move fashion forward - Tom Ford

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mechellemybell rising star Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: America Gender: femme Posts: 129	I actually really like this when I'm usually not much of a fan. Odd. __________________ Be yourself. Unless you suck.

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Alexei backstage pass Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Gender: homme Posts: 579	Love it. But am I the only one seeing Dior written all over this? __________________ *Gaultier - Theyskens - Slimane - Owens - Westwood - Smith - Yamamoto - Prada* Sasha Pivovarova - Simon Nessman - Pejic - Luss - Kershaw - Jac - Elson - Tennant - Vodionova

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Versace-Goddess V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Berlin Gender: femme Posts: 22,238	The last dresses are magical. OMG- they´re divine. The rest of it- a bit of Tom Ford but come´n. He made Gucci popular again and she just continue this. There´s already enough of her touch in this collection. We can´t say every time it´s Tom Ford. He´ll be always present in Gucci vision. __________________ Beware: Versace-junkie !!!

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reese06 tfs star Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Where stars are born.... Gender: homme Posts: 1,896	I don't see Tom Ford at all. I actually get more of a goth Givenchy mood especially with the styling, hair and makeup but this stands on its own as Gucci. It's neither a weak or strong collection. She hasn't had a strong collection that really makes a statement in quite some time. She's seems to just be coasting through at the moment.

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CommanderTMugler fashion elite Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Gender: homme Posts: 2,970	Seriously Givenchy? So everything dark and moody is Givenchy now Anyways, it's not as glamorous as Gucci normally is, there's some serious sparkle missing. As a whole, it looks very washed out, but as individual pieces most of the garments are fantastic. I love the velvet pieces. The gowns at the end are hideous, they're just a repeat of the FW11 gowns, she should of had more dresses like the red one on Anja (though with less ruffles)

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Ives927 tfs star Join Date: Mar 2009 Gender: homme Posts: 1,742	I feel as though I've seen everything in this collection before, whether it's from Frida herself or other labels.

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maxlinden fashion insider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Gender: homme Posts: 2,060	This was like VERY bad Tom Ford, I hated everything but the final gowns. The mid-evil hair and make up didn't help.

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Tentacl Ventricl backstage pass Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: london Gender: homme Posts: 514	Gucci bashing has been an easy sport in recent seasons but I have to admit, despite myself, that this is a very strong collection. It doesn't stay in this territory, evening becomes more 70's luxury druid, but my initial thought after the first few looks with the equestrian feeling boots and jodphur shaped pants was - Lanvin meets AF Vandevorst! Which is quite a surprise. But a pleasant one.

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Street_a_Licious V.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vienna Gender: homme Posts: 10,597	the final 2 dozen looks i can live with. the beginning was old school Frida, but refined. but you know, you can dress up a piece of poo as much as you want, it's still poo.

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loladonna fashion icon Join Date: Jul 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 3,153	Such a drab and heavy collection.

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helmut.newton V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Gender: homme Posts: 4,752	The details in this collection are extraordinary! All that brocade, velvet, fur, feathers, etc - it's all very luxurious. I suspect that a great portion of this will not into the smaller boutiques though (I see a lot of special artisan pieces here). Either way, this feels very unique in some way, especially compared to what we have seen already. This collection is a bold move for Giannini, as this look / aesthetic is not for everyone and it isn't particularly 'Gucci' on immediate inspection. Nevertheless, I'd like to see these pieces on someone, in a way that is not the entire look. It could be quite interesting to see how the Gucci customer wears this collection. Overall, a good solid collection from Giannini. Its not for everyone, but I admire the bold aesthetic choices here. Also, great shoes! I love those croc riding boots! __________________ http://l-amateur.blogspot.com.au/ My Illustrations: Updated August 3rd, Louis Vuitton Comic Featuring Charlotte Gainsbourg

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lelaid fashion elite Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Gender: homme Posts: 2,943	it looks so expensive and luxe! i particularly love the iris print. __________________ Le Laid Follow me on Tumblr.

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beaverhausen front row Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Netherlands Gender: femme Posts: 435	Are we back in 2001 again and is this Tom Ford for YSL? Needless to say I love it..if only it had the Tom sexfactor.. __________________ "There's a reason we never went downtown. It's awful. The minute you cross 14th Street, people forget there's a class system."

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